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The Baker Orange

Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange

A graphic of a circle features the four key aspects of mental wellness: frustration tolerance, interpersonal relationships, managing emotions and mindfulness.

Creatively bringing awareness to mental wellness

Story by Ava Czerniak, Radio Host April 8, 2025

Every Tuesday evening since February, the little yellow brick house on the edge of campus, otherwise known as the home of the Baker University Counseling Center, hosts a Mental Wellness workshop to help...

Noah Clark performs with the Pep Band on Feb. 26, at the quarterfinals of the Men's Basketball NAIA Heart of America tournament in Collins Center.

Baker’s newest drummer: High schooler Noah Clark joins the Pep Band

Story by Skyler Holmes February 27, 2025

As Baker University's Pep Band prepares for the rest of the basketball season, they look to add new members to the group. One new member, 15-year-old Noah Clark, a student at Gardner Edgerton High School,...

Baker University Minister announces retirement after 40 years of service

Story by Meg Qualls February 10, 2025

Baker University’s Minister, Kevin Hopkins, announced he will retire after 40 years of service in religious and community roles. Reverend Hopkins has served in churches, on college campuses and in the...

Dr. Joe Watson sits at his desks grading papers from one of his classes.

A new approach: How one faculty member embraces AI

Story by Meg Qualls and Emma Berkley December 5, 2024

As AI platforms like ChatGPT, Copy.Ai, Grammarly, and similar tools become more prevalent and accessible, there are rising concerns about their usage in educational environments. However, faculty like...

Guest speaker Baker Alumni Class of 2005 Silas Dulan.

“You Matter: A Night of Unity”

Story by Kaleigh Buckalew November 4, 2024

"You Matter: A Night of Unity" was held on Oct. 26, 2024, as part of Assistant Professor or Sociology Dr. Michelle Deming's Race and Ethnicity class. Presentations were organized by five groups of three,...

Baker's Humanities Department hosted "Haunted Humanities" in Collins Library, Rice Auditorium, Parmenter Hall and Old Castle on Oct. 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests were greeted by a ghost inflatable, as well as the library's inflatable dragon, Doug Drax, dressed up as a ghost.

Ghost hunts, murder mystery and ‘Haunted Humanities’

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor October 31, 2024

Meet the new Assistant Director of Student Life: Gavin Curless

Story by Kaleigh Buckalew, Videographer October 4, 2024

Baker University hired a new Assistant Director of Student Life this year. Staff videographer Kaleigh Buckalew interviews Gavin Curless about his transition into the role, organizations he advises and...

Gavin Dines named Heart of America men's golfer of the week

Gavin Dines named Heart of America men’s golfer of the week

Story by Brett Gamber, Staff Writer October 25, 2023

Freshman Gavin Dines was named Heart of America Men’s Golfer of the Week for his outstanding performance in his first collegiate golf tournament at the Virginia McCoy Invite on Oct. 16, 2023. Dines...

Photo provided by Baker Athletics.

Sam White named new Head Coach for Baker Softball Team

Story by Brett Gamber, Staff Writer September 12, 2023

On Monday, August 21, Baker announced that Sam White would be the man in charge of the Women’s Softball team this season. Last year, under head coach Dana Goss, the Wildcats tied the program record at...

Photo courtesy of Baker University Archives.

Jolliffe Hall: History of the 82-year-old campus building

Story by Kyle Newman, Video Producer May 17, 2023

Jolliffe Hall has been a staple of Baker University for many years, known as "that cool looking building next to the NLC." But no one really seems to know what it was used for, or only know bits and pieces....

The Town Galleria has a rich history over the past 100 years. From 1919 to 1992 is was a movie theatre that went by the name Gem Theatre.

A gem in history: the Gem Theatre

Story by Josephine Moore, Photographer May 3, 2022

Baldwin City is a small, quaint town with a rich history remembered by the community and unknown to most students of Baker University. Most students here know where to get their coffee in town whether...

The social media network Yik Yak has resurfaced and become an added stressor on Baker's campus.

Yik Yak sweeps across Baker community

Story by Maya Hodison, News Editor May 3, 2022

You might remember this famous scenario used in coming-of-age films: the victim walks into the lunchroom one day to realize everyone is staring and laughing at her because a rumor about her was mass texted...

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